Nursing homes in Polk County, Iowa
Polk County, Iowa, has 30 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 2,254 certified beds.
40% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, about the same share as the state (38%). Inspectors recorded 932 health deficiencies over three cycles, 41.3 per 100 beds against 31.7 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $1.8M across 30 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Polk County | Iowa | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 30 | 387 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 40% | 38% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 41.3 | 31.7 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.9 | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $1.8M | $7.5M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childserve Habilitation Center | Johnston | 74 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 14.9 | — | 6 Apr 2026 |
| Deerfield Health Care Center | Urbandale | 30 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 13.3 | — | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Karen Acres Care Center | Urbandale | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 31.4 | — | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Mill-Pond | Ankeny | 60 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 16.7 | — | 19 Mar 2026 |
| On With Life Long Term Care | Polk City | 40 | 5 | 5 | — | 7 | 17.5 | — | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Prairie Vista Village | Altoona | 46 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 8.7 | — | 22 May 2025 |
| Scottish Rite Park Inc | Des Moines | 51 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 17.6 | $56K | 6 May 2026 |
| Wesley On Grand | Des Moines | 80 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5.0 | — | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Calvin Community | Des Moines | 59 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 20.3 | — | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community | West Des Moines | 40 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 25.0 | — | 9 Feb 2026 |
| On With Life | Ankeny | 28 | 4 | 4 | — | 2 | 7.1 | — | 11 Jun 2026 |
| University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Des Moines | 91 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 22 | 24.2 | — | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Brio of Johnston, LLC | Johnston | 36 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 33.3 | $7K | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Kennybrook Village | Grimes | 40 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 30.0 | — | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines | Des Moines | 74 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 36 | 48.6 | — | 3 Jun 2026 |
| The Bridges At Ankeny | Ankeny | 100 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 41 | 41.0 | $9K | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Valley View Village | Des Moines | 79 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 23 | 29.1 | $9K | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center | Des Moines | 46 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 28.3 | — | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Ramsey Village | Des Moines | 78 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 31 | 39.7 | — | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Sunny View Care Center | Ankeny | 94 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 42 | 44.7 | — | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Accura Healthcare of South Des Moines | Des Moines | 89 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 67 | 75.3 | $53K | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Altoona Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Altoona | 106 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 48 | 45.3 | — | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Azria Health Park PlaceSFF Candidate | Des Moines | 70 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 66 | 94.3 | $37K | 5 May 2026 |
| Bishop Drumm Retirement CenterSFF Candidate | Johnston | 150 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 83 | 55.3 | $258K | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Greater Southside Health and Rehabilitationabuse iconSFF Candidate | Des Moines | 80 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 63 | 78.8 | $253K | 14 May 2026 |
| Harmony West Des Moines | West Des Moines | 113 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 46 | 40.7 | — | 20 May 2026 |
| Parkridge Specialty Care | Pleasant Hill | 90 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 49 | 54.4 | $34K | 21 May 2026 |
| Royal Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterSFF Candidate | Urbandale | 115 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 78 | 67.8 | $435K | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Trinity Center At Luther Park | Des Moines | 120 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 10.8 | $162K | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Pine Acres Rehabilitation and Care Centerabuse iconSFF | West Des Moines | 140 | — | — | — | 103 | 73.6 | $479K | 3 Jun 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 77 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 70 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 51 |
| F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | 48 |
| F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | 45 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 15 |
| Non profit | 15 |
Chains present: Campbell Street Services (3), Wesleylife (3), The Ensign Group (2), Pivotal Health Care (2), Azria Health (1), Commonspirit Health (1), Immanuel (1), Legacy Healthcare (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Polk County, Iowa?
30 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 2,254 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Polk County have the highest CMS ratings?
Childserve Habilitation Center (5 stars), Deerfield Health Care Center (5 stars), Karen Acres Care Center (5 stars)
How do Polk County nursing homes compare with Iowa?
40% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 38% statewide; citations run at 41.3 per 100 beds against 31.7 statewide.